48th Annual Malden Irish American Road Race

Monday, September 7, 2026 | Sign Up

Registration / Bib Pick-Up: 8:30 a.m. | Race start time: 10 a.m.

Early Bib Pick-Up: TBA

 

Music, entertainment, food and plenty of libations are available for runners and race fans alike!

 

2026 Pricing:

July 1- September 6: 5k $42.00 | 10k $47.00

September 7: 5k $45.00 10k $52.00

$5 per person Team Discount !(details below)

Race Entry Fee includes:

Entry to race distance of choice, water on course and at finish line
Race T-Shirt (sizes not guaranteed)
Entry to after-party
2 drink tickets
*In order to qualify for team perks, team must have 15+ runners signed up by 8/31. Upon the 15th runner joining, each member of the team will be refunded $5.

Team perks include (15+ registered runners by 8/31)

Tent to store gear and hang out
Snacks at tent
Water and beer at tent (beer not provided for high school/college teams)

Opportunity to participate in team awards: Fastest Team, Largest Team, Most Spirited Team
Most spirited team – Bring the craic and show your team pride! Decorate your tent, plan a themed costume, own the dance floor, or dream up your own way to stand out. The more energy, creativity, and team spirit, the better.

 

The Course:

• Mostly flat course that winds through Malden’s Edgeworth neighborhood, skirting the Malden-Medford border
• Well-marked with numerous volunteers and police escorts directing runners

 

Charitable Partner:

A portion of this year’s road race proceeds will be donated to the Malden Warming Center. The Malden Warming Center serves adult individuals experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance.

Medals: men's and women's winners and runners-up finishers (M&F) in both the 5K & 10K races: 17 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over.

 

Interested in volunteering on race day or sponsorship opportunities? Contact Katie Iovino.